Several good macro or micro lenses are available in the market today. A good fixed focal-length macro or a zoom macro lens is very handy in the field. Larger the focal length the better it is as the photographer can maintain a safe distance between him- or herself and the subject. Moreover, while using in-built flash, being farther away from the subject obviates the chances of casting a shadow of the lens on the subject. A macro lens will open up a whole new world for you. Try one.

A barred wolf snake in the process of swallowing a bronze skink. Snakes swallow their prey head first so that the appendages of the prey automatically align with their body, making it easy to swallow.